Saturday, December 12, 2009
Blue Devils Dominate Lake Gibson
photos from the game
After two quick scores by the Blue Devil's Haley Carifi and Brittany Lajoie it looked as if the rout was on. Even though Winter Haven dominated the possession and Lake Gibson rarely got the ball into Winter Haven's territory Lake Gibson did not give up. On a break away that seemed to be stopped by the Blue Devil's, Gibson Senior Maddison Dixon intercepted a hurried pass from a Winter Haven Defender and slipped the ball past the Blue Devil keeper to cut the lead to 2 to 1 and make a game of it at 21 minutes remaining in the first half. more
Friday, December 11, 2009
Florida's Morgan Brian Scores Game Winner in U-17 Victory over Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Dec. 9, 2009) – Morgan Brian, the only holdover from the U.S. team that finished second at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and team captain,scored her second goal of the tournament. Other Florida girls playing for the Florida team are, from Morgan's club team the Ponte Vedra Storm, Kaili Torres and Annie Bobbitt. Bryane Heaberlin of the Clear water Chargers is the team goal keeper. more
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Three Named as All Americans
Melissa Bergstein, defender from American Heritage-Delray, Bryane Heaberlin, goal keeper from Berkeley Prep in Tampa, and Carson Pickett Midfielder from St. John's Country Day in Orange Park were selected as 2009 NSCAA All-Americans.
Bryane is one of two Freshmen and Carson is one of six Sophomores to make the list.
The All-America selections will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 16, as part of the 2010 NSCAA Convention. full list
Amanda Pivacco selected as Scholar All-American
Amanda Pivacco from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Davie was the only player from Florida to be selected as a NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-America.
The NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-America selections will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 16 as part of the 2010 NSCAA Convention. full list
St. John's and Boca Unanimous Selection in Latest Coaches Poll
In the latest FloridaGirlsSoccer.com Girl's High School Coaches Poll St. John's Country Day 2A and Boca Raton 6A were unanimous selections. American Heritage-Plantation 3A, Bartram Trail 4A, and George Jenkins 5A were top picks in their classifications.
St. John's has been in the top spot for all three of this year's coaches polls. St. John's won the 2008-09 Florida High School State Championship last year with a penalty kick win over American Heritage-Delray. full poll results
St. John's has been in the top spot for all three of this year's coaches polls. St. John's won the 2008-09 Florida High School State Championship last year with a penalty kick win over American Heritage-Delray. full poll results
Friday, September 18, 2009
Out Of State Weekly Run Down #2
The Out Of State Weekly Run Down is where we follow the soccer achievements of Florida High School Graduates playing soccer for out of state college teams. If you have information on any Florida Graduates that you would like us to share with our readers please let us know by contacting us at info@floridagirlssoccer.com
Week #2 September 15, 2009
Lauren Reilly, Fairfield University, freshman
Lauren is from Boca Raton, FL and graduated from Saint Andrew’s High school in 2009 and played club ball for Team Boca. Lauren has scored 2 goals so far this season. One goal on Sept. 4th in a 2 to 1 win over San Jose State and the other in a 4 -0 shutout over Hartford on Sept. 10.
Bridget Becker, Lafayette, freshman
Bridget is from Weston, FL and graduated in 2009 from Archbishop McCarthy and played club ball for Team Boca. Bridget was named Brine Patriot League Rookie of the Week after scoring her first collagen goal on September 13th, which was an overtime game winner in a 2 to 1 victory over Drexel.
Chrissy Gratz, East Carolina, freshman
Chrissy is from Sunrise, FL and graduated from Archbishop McCarthy in 2009 and played club soccer for Team Boca. Chrissy scored her first career goal in a 2-2 tie with North Carolina State on September 11th.
Melissa Battista, Gardner Webb, junior
Melissa is from Orlando, FL and graduated from Lake Highland Prep in 2007. Melissa had an assist in a 3 to 0 victory over the Citadel on September 5th.
Kayla Grimsley, South Carolina, sophomore
Kayla is from Lakeland, FL where she graduated from George Jenkins High School in 2008. Kayla scored goals in wins against Clemson on Sept 11th and UNCW on Sept 13th. Kayla leads the 12th ranked Gamecock in scoring with 5 goals and 1 assist.
Emily Dowd, Tennessee, sophomore
Emily is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from Gainesville High School in 2008. Emily assisted on the game winning goal in a 1 to 0 victory over Wisconsin on Sept 6th and scored a goal in a 2 to 1 win over Memphis on Sept 11th.
Rebecca Howell, Auburn, senior
Rebecca is from Satellite Beach, Fl and graduated from Satellite High School in 2006. Rebecca scored the game winning goal in a 3 to 2 victory over Texas Tech on Sept 13th.
Heather Havron, Auburn, Sophomore
Heather is from Winter Park, Fl where she graduated from Winter Park High School in 2007. Heather assisted on a goal in a 3 to 1 victory over Kennesaw State on Sept 4th.
Megan Zusi, Furman, Junior
Megan is from Longwood, FL where she graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2007. Megan Scored the goal of the game a 2 to 1 victory over Jacksonville on Sept 4th.
Mariel Mena Lenoir-Rhyne, Sophomore
Mariel is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from P.K. Yonge High School in 2008. Mariel had an assist in a 2 to 1 win over UNCP on August 29th, an assist on the game winning goal in a 2 to 1 victory over Belmont Abbey on Sept 8th, and the game winning goal in a 4 to 1 victory over King on Sept 12th.
Kelly Nimmo Columbus State, Senior
Kelly is from Safety Harbor, FL where she graduated from Countryside High School in 2006. Kelly was named PBC Goal Keeper of the week. Kelly played 135 shutout minutes in the two games of the week, beginning with the opening period against West Georgia and the full 90 minutes against UNCP. CSU defeated UWG 4-0 and then followed with a 1-0 win over UNCP. In the PBC opener, Nimmo recorded seven saves - four in the second half - as the Braves intensified their offensive efforts. She leads the PBC with a microscopi 0.26 goals-against average and also leads the league in save pecentage at .923.
Jill Pinder, Troy, Junior
Jill is from Pensacola, Fl where she graduated from B.T. Washington High School in 2007. Jill had a goal in a 15 to 0 win over ALST on Sept 6th. Jill is tied with the team lead in goals with 4
Ashley Miller, Georgia, sophomore
Ashley is from Lake Mary, FL where she graduated from Lake Mary high school in 2008. Ashley assisted on the game winning goal in a 1 to win over Northeastern on Sept 6th, scored a goal in a 3 to 0 victory over Georgia State on Sept 11th, and an assit on the game winning goal against UNC on Sept 13th. George is currently ranked #8 in the country.
Week #2 September 15, 2009
Lauren Reilly, Fairfield University, freshman
Lauren is from Boca Raton, FL and graduated from Saint Andrew’s High school in 2009 and played club ball for Team Boca. Lauren has scored 2 goals so far this season. One goal on Sept. 4th in a 2 to 1 win over San Jose State and the other in a 4 -0 shutout over Hartford on Sept. 10.
Bridget Becker, Lafayette, freshman
Bridget is from Weston, FL and graduated in 2009 from Archbishop McCarthy and played club ball for Team Boca. Bridget was named Brine Patriot League Rookie of the Week after scoring her first collagen goal on September 13th, which was an overtime game winner in a 2 to 1 victory over Drexel.
Chrissy Gratz, East Carolina, freshman
Chrissy is from Sunrise, FL and graduated from Archbishop McCarthy in 2009 and played club soccer for Team Boca. Chrissy scored her first career goal in a 2-2 tie with North Carolina State on September 11th.
Melissa Battista, Gardner Webb, junior
Melissa is from Orlando, FL and graduated from Lake Highland Prep in 2007. Melissa had an assist in a 3 to 0 victory over the Citadel on September 5th.
Kayla Grimsley, South Carolina, sophomore
Kayla is from Lakeland, FL where she graduated from George Jenkins High School in 2008. Kayla scored goals in wins against Clemson on Sept 11th and UNCW on Sept 13th. Kayla leads the 12th ranked Gamecock in scoring with 5 goals and 1 assist.
Emily Dowd, Tennessee, sophomore
Emily is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from Gainesville High School in 2008. Emily assisted on the game winning goal in a 1 to 0 victory over Wisconsin on Sept 6th and scored a goal in a 2 to 1 win over Memphis on Sept 11th.
Rebecca Howell, Auburn, senior
Rebecca is from Satellite Beach, Fl and graduated from Satellite High School in 2006. Rebecca scored the game winning goal in a 3 to 2 victory over Texas Tech on Sept 13th.
Heather Havron, Auburn, Sophomore
Heather is from Winter Park, Fl where she graduated from Winter Park High School in 2007. Heather assisted on a goal in a 3 to 1 victory over Kennesaw State on Sept 4th.
Megan Zusi, Furman, Junior
Megan is from Longwood, FL where she graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2007. Megan Scored the goal of the game a 2 to 1 victory over Jacksonville on Sept 4th.
Mariel Mena Lenoir-Rhyne, Sophomore
Mariel is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from P.K. Yonge High School in 2008. Mariel had an assist in a 2 to 1 win over UNCP on August 29th, an assist on the game winning goal in a 2 to 1 victory over Belmont Abbey on Sept 8th, and the game winning goal in a 4 to 1 victory over King on Sept 12th.
Kelly Nimmo Columbus State, Senior
Kelly is from Safety Harbor, FL where she graduated from Countryside High School in 2006. Kelly was named PBC Goal Keeper of the week. Kelly played 135 shutout minutes in the two games of the week, beginning with the opening period against West Georgia and the full 90 minutes against UNCP. CSU defeated UWG 4-0 and then followed with a 1-0 win over UNCP. In the PBC opener, Nimmo recorded seven saves - four in the second half - as the Braves intensified their offensive efforts. She leads the PBC with a microscopi 0.26 goals-against average and also leads the league in save pecentage at .923.
Jill Pinder, Troy, Junior
Jill is from Pensacola, Fl where she graduated from B.T. Washington High School in 2007. Jill had a goal in a 15 to 0 win over ALST on Sept 6th. Jill is tied with the team lead in goals with 4
Ashley Miller, Georgia, sophomore
Ashley is from Lake Mary, FL where she graduated from Lake Mary high school in 2008. Ashley assisted on the game winning goal in a 1 to win over Northeastern on Sept 6th, scored a goal in a 3 to 0 victory over Georgia State on Sept 11th, and an assit on the game winning goal against UNC on Sept 13th. George is currently ranked #8 in the country.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Out Of State Weekly Run Down
The Out Of State Weekly Run Down is where we follow the soccer achievements of Florida High School Graduates playing soccer for out of state college teams. If you have information on any Florida Graduates that you would like us to share with our readers please let us know by contacting us at info@floridagirlssoccer.com
Week #1 August 30, 2009
Kelsey Mitchell, Virginia Tech, Freshman
Kelsey is from Longwood, FL where she graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2009. Kelsey started the first game of the season for VA Tech and assisted on the first goal in a 2-0 win over High Point.
Kayla Grimsley, South Carolina, Sophomore
Kayla is from Lakeland, FL where she graduated from George Jenkins High School in 2008. Kayla was named preseason all SEC at the beginning of the year and scored a goal in each of the last two games against Western Carolina and College of Charleston.
Emily Dowd, Tennessee, Sophomore
Emily is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from Gainesville High School in 2008. Emily was named to the First Tennessee Lady Vol Classic All-Tournament Team after her performance in this past weekend’s tournament. Emily scored a goal against Arizona State on Friday.
Heather Havron, Auburn, Sophomore
Heather is from Winter Park, Fl where she graduated from Winter Park High School in 2007. Heather assisted on a goal in a 3 to 0 victory of South Alabama.
Megan Zusi, Furman, Junior
Megan is from Longwood, FL where she graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2007. Megan Scored the final goal in 3 to 0 victory over USC Upstate on 8/24/09.
Mariel Mena Lenoir-Rhyne, Sophomore
Mariel is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from P.K. Yonge High School in 2008. Mariel had 8 shots with 4 of those on goal and assisted on a goal in a 5 to 0 victory over Barton on 8/28/09.
Kelly Nimmo Columbus State, Senior
Kelly is from Safety Harbor, FL where she graduated from Countryside High School in 2006. Kelly made 1 save in a scoreless tie vs Grand Valley State on 8/28/09.
Tabitha Padgett, UNC Greensboro, Freshman
Tabitha is from Orange park, FL where she graduated from Orange Park High school in 2009. Tabitha has stated all 3 games this season scoring a goal in 1 to 0 win over Duke on 8/28/09.
Jessica Olin, Robert Morris, Freshman
Jessica is from New Port Richey, FL where she graduated from River Ridge High School in 2009. Jessica has started and completed both games as goal keeper so far this season making11 saves.
Caitlin Farrell, Wake Forest, Senior
Caitlin is from Fort Myers, FL where she graduated from Cypress Lake High School in 2006. Caitlin assisted on a goal in a 5 to 0 victory over UNC-Wilmington on 8/26/09.
Arielle Cohen, OleMiss, Freshman
Arielle is from Wellington, FL where she graduated from Palm Beach Central high school in 2009. Arielle has started all 3 games so far this season and was named to the 2009 Ole Miss Nike Invitational all tournament team for her performance in this past weekend tournament. Arielle scored her first collage goal in a 3 to 0 victory over Moore Head State on 8/28/09. She also had 2 goals and an assists in a 6 to 0 win over Jackson State on 8/30/09.
Emily Longden, Lipscomb, Freshman
Emily is from Jacksonville, FL where she graduated from Providence High School in 2009. Emily was named A-Sun Player of the week for her performance in a 1 to 0 victory against Austin Pea y where she scored the lone goal.
Jill Pinder, Troy, Junior
Jill is from Pensacola, Fl where she graduated from B.T. Washington High School in 2007. Jill scored a game tying goal with six minutes left to force overtime. Troy beat Nicholls State 3-2 in double overtime.
Week #1 August 30, 2009
Kelsey Mitchell, Virginia Tech, Freshman
Kelsey is from Longwood, FL where she graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2009. Kelsey started the first game of the season for VA Tech and assisted on the first goal in a 2-0 win over High Point.
Kayla Grimsley, South Carolina, Sophomore
Kayla is from Lakeland, FL where she graduated from George Jenkins High School in 2008. Kayla was named preseason all SEC at the beginning of the year and scored a goal in each of the last two games against Western Carolina and College of Charleston.
Emily Dowd, Tennessee, Sophomore
Emily is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from Gainesville High School in 2008. Emily was named to the First Tennessee Lady Vol Classic All-Tournament Team after her performance in this past weekend’s tournament. Emily scored a goal against Arizona State on Friday.
Heather Havron, Auburn, Sophomore
Heather is from Winter Park, Fl where she graduated from Winter Park High School in 2007. Heather assisted on a goal in a 3 to 0 victory of South Alabama.
Megan Zusi, Furman, Junior
Megan is from Longwood, FL where she graduated from Lake Brantley High School in 2007. Megan Scored the final goal in 3 to 0 victory over USC Upstate on 8/24/09.
Mariel Mena Lenoir-Rhyne, Sophomore
Mariel is from Gainesville, FL and graduated from P.K. Yonge High School in 2008. Mariel had 8 shots with 4 of those on goal and assisted on a goal in a 5 to 0 victory over Barton on 8/28/09.
Kelly Nimmo Columbus State, Senior
Kelly is from Safety Harbor, FL where she graduated from Countryside High School in 2006. Kelly made 1 save in a scoreless tie vs Grand Valley State on 8/28/09.
Tabitha Padgett, UNC Greensboro, Freshman
Tabitha is from Orange park, FL where she graduated from Orange Park High school in 2009. Tabitha has stated all 3 games this season scoring a goal in 1 to 0 win over Duke on 8/28/09.
Jessica Olin, Robert Morris, Freshman
Jessica is from New Port Richey, FL where she graduated from River Ridge High School in 2009. Jessica has started and completed both games as goal keeper so far this season making11 saves.
Caitlin Farrell, Wake Forest, Senior
Caitlin is from Fort Myers, FL where she graduated from Cypress Lake High School in 2006. Caitlin assisted on a goal in a 5 to 0 victory over UNC-Wilmington on 8/26/09.
Arielle Cohen, OleMiss, Freshman
Arielle is from Wellington, FL where she graduated from Palm Beach Central high school in 2009. Arielle has started all 3 games so far this season and was named to the 2009 Ole Miss Nike Invitational all tournament team for her performance in this past weekend tournament. Arielle scored her first collage goal in a 3 to 0 victory over Moore Head State on 8/28/09. She also had 2 goals and an assists in a 6 to 0 win over Jackson State on 8/30/09.
Emily Longden, Lipscomb, Freshman
Emily is from Jacksonville, FL where she graduated from Providence High School in 2009. Emily was named A-Sun Player of the week for her performance in a 1 to 0 victory against Austin Pea y where she scored the lone goal.
Jill Pinder, Troy, Junior
Jill is from Pensacola, Fl where she graduated from B.T. Washington High School in 2007. Jill scored a game tying goal with six minutes left to force overtime. Troy beat Nicholls State 3-2 in double overtime.
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